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Before you start your journey
Departing from Histon
- Departure station
- Histon station guide
- Address
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- Station Road, CB24 9JD
Operators serving Histon
- None (guided busway only)
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Facilities at Histon
- Former railway station; passenger trains do not call here. Current public transport uses the Histon & Impington Guided Busway stops.
- Covered cycle parking with lighting and CCTV is provided at the Histon Busway stop.
- Use signed paths and formal Busway crossings, and check current access works before travelling.
- For National Rail travel, plan a separate connection to an operating station such as Cambridge North or Cambridge.
Parking & meeting your train
- Check the signs governing parking at the former station site and neighbouring premises; parking rights for bus passengers should not be assumed.
- Longstanton Park & Ride is a separate car-to-Busway option outside Histon, on Station Road, Longstanton, CB24 3DS.
- Published parking is free for up to 18 hours, with charges for longer stays. Check current stay limits, payment conditions and bus services before leaving a vehicle.
Explore the area around Histon
- Manor Field and the Histon & Impington Community Orchard: local green space and orchard. Follow current signed access routes and formal crossings near the Busway.
- RSPB Fen Drayton Lakes: a separate wildlife and walking excursion via the Guided Busway. Tell the driver if you need the reserve request stop and check the current visitor information.
About your departure station
Established in 1847 as part of the Cambridge and St Ives branch line, Histon station serves this village just north of Cambridge.
The simple brick station building reflects its original purpose as a rural halt.
Though nearly closed in the 1960s, it was saved by growing commuter demand.
Recent upgrades have improved accessibility while preserving the stations essential character.
Histon represents how modest country stations have found new purpose serving Cambridges expanding suburban population, bridging the gap between rural past and metropolitan present.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Histon to Preston (Lancs)?
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How do I check whether I need to change trains between Histon and Preston (Lancs)?
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